117 - How to Avoid Burnout in Non-profits with Jake Smolarek

117 - How to Avoid Burnout in Non-profits with Jake Smolarek

Author: David Pisarek June 4, 2025 Duration: 31:08

Join host David Pisarek and high-performance coach Jake Smolarek for an energizing conversation on how non-profit leaders can stay consistent, motivated, and aligned, even in the face of limited resources and high demands.


In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Jake shares powerful mindset frameworks that can help you break free from burnout and build unstoppable momentum.


Discover the keys to:

  • Applying the “No 0% Days” mindset to make steady progress

  • Leveraging the “10/80/10” rule to navigate tough seasons

  • Creating clarity with the Vision GPS framework

  • Building discipline that lasts, even when motivation fades


Whether you're leading a small team or running a large organization, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you thrive and make a bigger impact.


Tune in to "How to Avoid Burnout in Non-profits with Jake Smolarek" and take your leadership to the next level - without burning out.


For anyone running a non-profit, the digital landscape can feel like a maze of expensive tools and shifting best practices. Non-Profit Digital Success cuts through that noise, offering practical, actionable conversations for organizations aiming to make a bigger impact without a corporate budget. Host David Pisarek brings a clear-eyed focus to the specific challenges NPOs face, moving beyond theory to discuss what actually works. Every other week, this podcast delivers focused discussions on crafting effective digital strategies, from foundational web design and development to the nuanced details of digital marketing and communications. The dialogue is grounded in the reality that every dollar and every hour counts. Alongside his own insights, David regularly brings other knowledgeable voices into the conversation-practitioners and thinkers who are actively helping non-profits deliver greater value to their communities. Each episode is built around a deep dive into a single topic, ensuring listeners walk away with a solid understanding they can apply directly to their own work. If your mission-driven work needs a stronger online presence, this is the podcast for turning digital potential into tangible success.
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